Foster, Nelly Bly [CF:392-02592]

Stephen C. Foster
Nelly Bly
Arranged by: David Dusing

This delightful love song alludes, in the first verse, to “bring the broom along;” probably referring to the African-American wedding custom of “jumping the broom.” The singer’s affection for Nelly is shown in the verse, “heart warm as (a) cup of tea; And bigger than the sweet potato down in Tennessee.” Years after it was published it was adopted as a campaign song for Abraham Lincoln.

SSA, Keyboard (Rehearsal Use Only)
SSA
Choral Part(s)
Publisher: E. Henry David Music Publishers
CF:392-02592
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